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Scientific Name Adoxa moschatellina L. Common Name moschatel General Description A perennial herb that grows 5-20 cm tall from a scaly rhizome, has a musky odor and inconspicuous yellow-green flowers (Johnson et al., 1995). Leaves Long basal stalk; three stalked leaflets; leaflets 3 clefts; pair opposite leaves middle of flowering shoot; smaller and less divided (Johnson et al., 1995). 2-4 times longer than wide (Moss, 1983). 3-4.5 cm long. Flowers

3-6 in cube-like cluster at shoot tip; bell-shaped; 4-6 lobes; 5-8 mm wide (Johnson et al., 1995). Yellow-green; 2-10 cm long; calyx lobes 2-4; corolla disc-shaped; 4-6 lobes; stamens 8 or 10 in pairs; ovary 3-5 locules;…

3-6 in cube-like cluster at shoot tip; bell-shaped; 4-6 lobes; 5-8 mm wide (Johnson et al., 1995). Yellow-green; 2-10 cm long; calyx lobes 2-4; corolla disc-shaped; 4-6 lobes; stamens 8 or 10 in pairs; ovary 3-5 locules; style 3-5 parts (Moss, 1983).

Read More + Fruits and Seeds Green, dry drupes; 3-5 nutlets (Johnson et al., 1995). Phenology June-July (Montana Field Guide). Notes

2n=36*, 54 (Moss, 1983). Rare in its range but is very widespread so is not considered threatened (Johnson et al., 1995). May be confused with anemone or buttercup and is only distinct by musky odor. Musky scent…

2n=36*, 54 (Moss, 1983). Rare in its range but is very widespread so is not considered threatened (Johnson et al., 1995). May be confused with anemone or buttercup and is only distinct by musky odor. Musky scent disappears if plant is bruised (Johnson et al., 1995).

Read More + Range/Distribution Alberta: SW border along foothills and central/north (Canadensys). CAN (BC, SK, MB, ON, YK, NT); USA (AK, MT, WY, UT, CO, NM, NY, SD, IA, IL, MN, WI) (USDA).